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, /PRNewswire/ - International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. (the "Company") - (TSX: ITH) (NYSE American: THM) today announced that it has closed its previously announced upsized public offering (the "Offering") of 33,672,000 common shares, no par value, of the Company (the "Common Shares"), which includes 4,392,000 Common Shares issued pursuant to the full exercise by the Underwriters (as defined below) of their option to purchase additional Common Shares. The Offering was priced at a price to the public of US$2.22 per Common Share, resulting in gross proceeds of US$74.8 million to the Company, before deducting underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses. Concurrent with the closing of the Offering, the Company closed its US$40 million private placement (the "Concurrent Private Placement") of 18,018,018 Common Shares to Paulson & Co. Inc. at the public offering price of the Offering, resulting in total gross proceeds from the Offering and the Concurrent Private Placement to the Company of US$114.8 million.

The Company expects to use the net proceeds of the Offering and the Concurrent Private Placement to fund the exploration and development of the Livengood Gold Project, including drilling, metallurgical studies, feasibility studies, technical studies, baseline environmental studies, detailed engineering in support of permitting, permitting, legal support, community engagement, mineral lease and land payments, acquisitions and general corporate purposes.

BMO Capital Markets acted as lead book-running manager and National Bank of Canada Capital Markets, RBC Capital Markets, Cantor and Scotiabank acted as book-running managers (collectively, the "Underwriters") for the Offering.

The Offering to the public in the United States was made pursuant to the Company's effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3, including a base prospectus, previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The Offering in the United States was made only by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. You may obtain these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, copies of the prospectus supplement and the base prospectus may be obtained from BMO Capital Markets Corp., Attn: Equity Syndicate Department, 151 W 42nd Street, 32nd Floor, New York, NY 10036. The Offering was also conducted in Canada and in offshore jurisdictions on a private placement basis in accordance with applicable securities laws. The Company relied on the exemption in section 602.1 of the TSX Company Manual in respect of the Offering and the Concurrent Private Placement, which provides that the TSX will not apply its standards to certain transactions involving eligible interlisted issuers listed on a recognized exchange, including NYSE American.

On January 27, 2026, after the closing of the Offering, Paulson subscribed to purchase an additional 1,501,982 Common Shares ("Additional Paulson Shares") at a price per Common Share of US$2.22, for additional proceeds of $3.3 million to the Company, representing a proportional increase to Paulson's investment to account for the upsize in the Offering and exercise of the corresponding Underwriters' option (the "Subsequent Private Placement," and together with the Concurrent Private Placement, the  "Private Placement""). The consummation of the Subsequent Private Placement is subject to customary closing conditions, including applicable stock exchange approvals.  The sale of the Additional Paulson Shares will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The proceeds of the Subsequent Private Placement will be used for the same purpose as the proceeds of the Offering and the Concurrent Private Placement. The Company intends to rely on the exemption in section 602.1 of the TSX Company Manual in respect of the Subsequent Private Placement, which provides that the TSX will not apply its standards to certain transactions involving eligible interlisted issuers listed on a recognized exchange, including NYSE American.

As Paulson and certain of the institutional shareholders who participated in the Offering are related parties of the Company within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"), the issuance of Common Shares to such investors were "related party transactions" within the meaning of MI 61-101. The Company has relied on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 on the basis that the fair market value of the Common Shares issued to such persons does not exceed 25% of the Company's current market capitalization. The Company has not filed a material change report more than 21 days before the expected closing of the Private Placement and Offering as the details of the Private Placement and Offering were only finalized shortly before the closing of the Private Placement and the Offering.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy Common Shares, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release that are not statements of historical or current fact constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause the actual results of the Company to be materially different from historical results or from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition to statements which explicitly describe such risks and uncertainties, readers are urged to consider statements containing the terms "intends," "estimates," "may," "might", "will," or other similar expressions to be uncertain and forward-looking. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The forward-looking statements in this press release include statements regarding: the closing of the Subsequent Private Placement; the anticipated use of proceeds; and the occurrence of the expected benefits from the anticipated use of proceeds. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation: (i) that the current exploration, development, environmental and other objectives concerning the Livengood Gold Project can be achieved and that the Company's other corporate activities will proceed as expected and (ii) that general business and economic conditions will not change in a materially adverse manner; and (iii) that permitting and operations costs will not materially increase. The foregoing list of important factors that could cause actual events to differ from expectations should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with statements that are included herein and elsewhere, including the risk factors detailed in the "Forward-Looking Statements," "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025, the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2025 and other documents that have been and will be filed by the Company from time to time with the SEC and Canadian securities regulators. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as required by applicable securities laws.

About International Tower Hill Mines Ltd.

International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. has a 100% interest in its Livengood Gold Project located along the paved Elliott Highway, 70 miles north of Fairbanks, Alaska.

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International Tower Hill Mines Ltd.

(signed) Karl L. Hanneman
Chief Executive Officer

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LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, Société Européenne (LV:CA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call January 27, 2026 12:00 PM EST

Company Participants

Bernard Arnault - Chairman & CEO
Cecile Cabanis - Chief Financial Officer
Stéphane Bianchi

Conference Call Participants

Antoine Belge - BNP Paribas, Research Division
Erwan Rambourg - HSBC Global Investment Research
Luca Solca - Bernstein Institutional Services LLC, Research Division
Edouard Aubin - Morgan Stanley, Research Division

Presentation

Bernard Arnault
Chairman & CEO

Good evening. I'm delighted to present to you the figures for 2025 to begin with a good piece of news. I think we'll make it through the winter. Some commentators had concerns, especially some journalists. I believe we can say more seriously that the results of the group are solid in a rather challenging, disrupted climate economically from the geopolitical standpoint, but we've managed to get through this period. 2026 won't be simple either, but one thing at a time.

So revenue, just over EUR 80 billion. Let's state that it's twice what it was 10 years ago. Organic growth, slightly negative on the year, but positive in the second half. Our CFO will tell you more about the figures.

An operating margin of 22%, way above the average of the last 20 years, a negative foreign exchange impact, an impact that I don't think is going to improve this year for various reasons. And the economic context that is changing swiftly, disrupted, sometimes unforeseeable. And in spite of that, through management efforts, and I'd like to thank the Executive Committee that is with us here this evening for the efforts undertaken both in order to expand the business and to contain costs because -- and this is a metric that is key for us.

Cash flow is up. And in spite of everything that is thrown it is, including the taxes

Intel, which now counts the U.S. government as its largest shareholder, said on Tuesday that it will match the Trump administration's $1,000 payout for children of eligible U.S. employees.

The matching funds, which is a benefit for Intel staff, mark the latest sign of a close working relationship between the Trump administration and Intel after the government took a 10% stake in the chipmaker last year through an $8.9 billion investment.

The 530A program, often called "Trump Accounts," passed as part of the administration's "big beautiful bill," and is intended to jumpstart wealth-building opportunities for children, allowing their investments to grow and compound for years before they become adults.

"America's future technologists will define the next era of innovation, and the Trump Accounts program helps give them an early financial foundation," Lip-Bu Tan, Intel CEO, said in Tuesday's statement.

Intel is joining a list of other companies that say they will match the federal $1,000 contribution. They include SoFi, Charter Communications, BNY, BlackRock, Investment Company Institute, Robinhood and Charles Schwab.

The program allows parents to open tax-advantaged investment accounts for children under 18, with kids born between 2025 and 2028 getting seed funding of $1,000 from the government. Employer contributions up to $2,500 don't count as taxable income. Parents will be able to open the accounts in July.

In December, Dell founder Michael Dell said he would donate $6.25 billion to the program, to seed some Trump Accounts for children born before the Jan. 1 cutoff with $250.

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Expansion builds on Deere's and President Trump's Commitment to U.S. Manufacturing

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NEW American jobs Kernersville, North Carolina, campus moved manufacturing and production from overseas (Japan) to America Kernersville campus will produce the ONLY excavator designed, developed, and manufactured in the U.S. In a speech in Clive, Iowa, today, President Donald J. Trump announced two new U.S.-based John Deere facilities. This includes a new parts distribution center in Hebron, Indiana, and the expansion of our campus in Kernersville, North Carolina. For more details, please see the following news release to learn more.

, /PRNewswire/ -- In keeping with our strong tradition of building America, we are excited to announce plans to open two new U.S.-based facilities: a state-of-the-art distribution center near Hebron, Indiana, and a cutting-edge excavator factory in Kernersville, North Carolina, both set to open in the next year.

"Our investment in these new facilities underscores John Deere's dedication to strengthening the backbone of American industry and supporting local economies," said John May, chairman and chief executive officer of John Deere. "We believe in building America, and these projects represent our intent to continue driving innovation and job creation in the United States."

Expanding in Indiana: New Distribution Center
John Deere recently broke ground on a new distribution center near Hebron, Indiana, strategically located to enhance our supply chain capabilities nationwide. This facility will be designed to streamline operations and ensure timely delivery of equipment and parts. The Indiana project is anticipated to generate significant employment opportunities with approximately 150 jobs, contributing to the state's economic growth.

"This new facility is an investment in customer expectations around world class product support through parts availability for our US based ag, turf, construction, forestry, mining and turf customers," said Denver Caldwell, vice president, Aftermarket and Customer Support. "Indiana's strong workforce and central location make it an ideal choice for expansion." 

John Deere will continue to maintain its primary North American Parts Distribution Center in Milan, Illinois, which has been in operation since 1973 and employs about 1,200 people.

Kernersville, North Carolina: New Excavator Factory
The new $70M factory in Kernersville, North Carolina, will bolster John Deere's manufacturing capabilities, leveraging advanced technologies to produce industry leading excavators for the construction market. The North Carolina factory will assume production of future generation excavators previously produced in Japan.

This facility will employ over 150 people and will help meet equipment demand and strengthen our commitment to U.S. manufacturing innovation.

"We are excited to bring this new facility to our Kernersville campus and to be part of the region's thriving manufacturing community," said Ryan Campbell, president Worldwide Construction and Forestry and Power Systems. "Our focus will be on delivering excellence, creating jobs, and advancing the legacy of John Deere in American manufacturing."

Building America: Impact and Commitment
With the opening of these two facilities, John Deere will create hundreds of new U.S. jobs, further supporting local communities and advancing our mission to build a stronger America.

"These investments further demonstrate our commitment to invest $20B in U.S. manufacturing over the next 10 years," May said. "It is a testament to our confidence in the future of U.S. manufacturing and our unwavering commitment to innovation, quality, and economic growth."

About Deere & Company

It doesn't matter if you've never driven a tractor, mowed a lawn, or operated a dozer. With John Deere's role in helping produce food, fiber, fuel, and infrastructure, we work for every single person on the planet. It all started nearly 200 years ago with a steel plow. Today, John Deere drives innovation in agriculture, construction, forestry, turf, power systems, and more.

For more information on Deere & Company, visit us at www.deere.com/en/news/.

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January 27, 2026 18:00 ET  | Source: Aben Gold Corp.

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Vancouver, BC, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aben Gold Corp. (TSX-V: ABM) (OTCID: ABNAF) (Frankfurt: ML1) (“Aben” or “the Company”) announces that it has closed a non-brokered private placement financing for total gross proceeds of CAD $400,000 (the “Private Placement”).

Aben has allotted and issued 5,000,000 units (the “Units”) at a price of CAD $0.08 per Unit. Each Unit is comprised of one common share and one warrant (the “Warrants”). Each Warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one common share for a period of two (2) years at a price of CAD $0.12 per share.

Management and Board, as insiders of the Company, has subscribed for an aggregate 550,000  Units for gross proceeds of $44,000. The issuance of the  Units to the insiders is considered a related party transaction subject to Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"). The Company is relying on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements provided under sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(a) of MI 61-101 on the basis that the participation by the insiders will not exceed 25% of the fair market value of the Company's market capitalization.

The Company intends to use the proceeds from this private placement towards exploration expenditures and general working capital purposes. The Private Placement is subject to final TSX Venture Exchange approval, and all securities are subject to a four-month-and-one-day hold period. The Company has not paid any finder’s fees in connection with the Private Placement.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

About Aben Gold:

Aben Gold Corp. is a Canadian gold exploration company with exploration projects in the Yukon Territory and British Columbia. The Company’s flagship, the 7,400-hectare, 100% owned Justin Gold Project is located in the southeast Yukon in the Tintina Gold Belt adjacent to Seabridge Gold’s 3 Aces Project.

The Company’s goal is to increase shareholder value through new discoveries and developing exploration projects in geopolitically favourable jurisdictions.

The Company has 28.2 million shares outstanding.

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For further information on Aben Gold Corp. (TSX-V: ABM), visit our Company’s website at www.abengold.com.

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For further information contact:
Aben Gold Corp.
Riley Trimble, President & CEO
Telephone: 604-639-3852
Facsimile: 604-687-3119
Email: [email protected]

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This release includes certain statements that may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements". All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that management of the Company expects, are forward-looking statements, including, estimated use of proceeds from the Private Placement, carrying out future exploration work, other statements relating to the technical, financial and business prospects of the Company, its projects, goals and other matters.  Although management believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements if management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements, include market prices, exploration and development successes, continued availability of capital and financing, increase in costs, failure of counterparties to perform their contractual obligaitons, fluctuation of commodity prices, adverse weather or climate conditions, failure to obtain or maintain all necessary government permits, approvals and authorizations, failure to obtain or maintain community acceptance (including First Nations), and general economic, market or business conditions. Please see the public filings of the Company at www.sedarplus.ca for further information.

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Key Takeaways As the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.8%, dragged down by slumping UnitedHealth Group stock.UnitedHealth, one of the priciest stocks in the blue-chip Dow, tumbled nearly 20% Tuesday after reporting disappointing earnings.UnitedHealth stock shaved 422 points off the Dow, accounting for all of the index's 409-point decline on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average missed out on a rally today thanks in large part to one very influential stock. 

The Dow fell 0.8% Tuesday. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained 0.4% and 0.9%, respectively, boosted by rising chip stocks and other AI infrastructure providers. But it wasn’t just roaring AI stocks lifting those indexes: The 30-component Dow was being dragged down Tuesday.

A familiar culprit was to blame. Shares of UnitedHealth Group (UNH) tumbled nearly 20%—they lost $69 each—after getting hit with a double whammy. Late Monday, Medicare administrators said payments to private Medicare Advantage plans will barely increase next year; this morning UnitedHealth forecast total revenue will decline this year as it scales back operations. 

Why This Is Important The Dow Jones Industrial Average is one of the most widely-followed measures of stock market performance. Its price-weighted methodology makes it an idiosyncratic gauge that can diverge sharply from the other major indexes due to big single-stock moves.

UnitedHealth’s slump was bad news for the price-weighted Dow, in which stocks with the highest nominal stock prices have the most impact on the index’s performance. By contrast, the capitalization-weighted S&P 500 and Nasdaq are more influenced by the companies with the largest market values. 

With a stock price of $351.64 heading into today's trading, UnitedHealth Group was the sixth-most expensive stock in the Dow, and thus the price-weighted index’s sixth-most influential component. In the end, today's drop shaved about 422 points off the index.

The Dow wasn’t helped by its most influential component, Goldman Sachs (GS), shares of which slipped 0.2% to about $930. Shares of Home Depot (HD) and American Express (AXP), two other companies with larger Dow weightings than UnitedHealth, both fell more than 1%.

Still, UnitedHealth alone pulled the Dow into the red on Tuesday, as its fall led to more lost points—the 422 mentioned above—than the 409 recorded by the index itself. (The Dow's level is calculated by summing the daily price change of the index's 30 stocks and dividing the total by the Dow Divisor.)

A similar dynamic played out several times last year, with UnitedHealth’s financial woes occasionally single-handedly tanking one of the most widely-cited gauges of stock market performance. 

This article has been updated since it was first published to reflect closing prices for Tuesday.

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Last week, it was reported that newly instated Berkshire Hathaway NYSE: BRK.B CEO Greg Abel has initiated the process to sell the company’s nearly 28% stake—or approximately 325 million shares—in consumer staples giant Kraft Heinz NASDAQ: KHC.

The move, which occurred less than one month after Abel took the reins from predecessor Warren Buffett, comes in the wake of KHC shares kicking off the year by losing more than 3%, following a 2025 performance that saw the stock slide by more than 21%. 

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But for income investors whose dividend portfolios have relied on the company’s strong yield for years, does Berkshire’s move—which marks the end of its 10-year position—make Kraft Heinz an automatic sell? 

The Root of Kraft Heinz’s Issues Strictly from an earnings perspective, KHC shares have delivered on paper. The last time the company missed earnings expectations was Q4 of 2018. But earnings—in and of themselves—do not equate to profitability. 

Kraft Heinz Today

$23.70 +0.12 (+0.51%)

As of 04:00 PM Eastern

52-Week Range$21.99▼

$33.35Dividend Yield6.75%

Price Target$26.16

While bookended by two quarters of profitability in 2025, last Q2 Kraft Heinz posted an enormous loss of more than $7.8 billion. This loss was tied to a $9.3 billion non-cash impairment charge, in addition to falling sales fueled by sticky inflation.

The company, whose roots date back to 1869 (Heinz) and 1903 (Kraft), has leaned on aggressive cost-cutting measures for years, including the controversial zero-based budgeting strategy. A decade after the Kraft-Heinz merger, the food conglomerate is still struggling to get out from under the debt it incurred in that deal.

To put that challenge into perspective, as of Q3 2025, it was carrying more than $19 billion in long-term debt, which easily surpassed its cash position of $2.1 billion.

At the same time, a weak labor market, shifting consumer confidence, and ongoing U.S. dollar devaluation have forced cash-strapped consumers to turn away from brand names and toward private-label (a.k.a. store brand) alternatives.  

Can KHC Reverse Course?  In September 2025, Kraft Heinz announced that it will be splitting into two scaled, focused independent companies. That division into two entities—tentatively named Global Taste Elevation Co. and North American Grocery Co.—will be finalized in the second half of 2026. 

The plan is to divide the company into scalable businesses with separate focuses. Global Taste Elevation will focus on sauces and condiments, while North American Grocery will focus on meals and snacks. 

But the plan is not without its critics, chief among them Warren Buffett, who expressed disapproval, particularly in light of the company’s split not being subject to a shareholder vote. 

Long term, the two companies—both of which will be publicly traded under different tickers—may see relief from the problems that have been plaguing Kraft Heinz since its mega-merger 10 years ago. But in the short term, there is little reason to believe a turnaround is imminent. 

While the consumer staples firm does not report its full-year and Q4 2025 earnings until Feb. 11, it wouldn’t be unexpected to see quarterly revenue contraction for the ninth consecutive quarter. That has contributed to a negative net margin of 17.35%, indicating that Kraft Heinz is currently spending more than it earns.

Meanwhile, its dividend payout ratio of nearly -43% demonstrates that the company is not generating enough earnings to cover its dividend payments, which could lead to future cuts. Currently, Kraft Heinz’s dividend yields an attractive 6.59%, or $1.60 per share annually. But given its payout ratio, income investors should be prepared for that yield to be reduced. 

What Wall Street Thinks About Kraft Heinz?  Sentiment on Kraft Heinz is tepid at best. Of the 23 analysts currently covering the stock, only one assigns it a Buy rating, with 17 assigning it a Hold, and five assigning it a Sell. Overall, KHC receives a consensus Reduce rating. 

Kraft Heinz Stock Forecast Today12-Month Stock Price Forecast:
$26.16
10.37% Upside

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Based on 23 Analyst Ratings

Current Price$23.70High Forecast$31.00Average Forecast$26.16Low Forecast$22.00Kraft Heinz Stock Forecast Details

The average 12-month price target for shares of Kraft Heinz is $26.16, or just more than 11% potential upside from where the stock is changing hands today. The company scores lower than one-third of the companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranks 73rd out of 149 stocks in the consumer staples sector. Compounding matters, Kraft Heinz’s financial health falls into the Red Zone, according to Tradesmith, where it has been for more than 19 months. 

Institutional ownership remains strong at more than 78%, but that figure is likely to drop once Berkshire Hathaway completes its sale of KHC shares. Current short interest of 4.37% suggests that Wall Street’s bears are keeping an eye on Kraft Heinz in the anticipation of more potential downside in the year ahead. 

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Texas Instruments (TXN - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.27 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.3 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.3 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -1.97%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this chipmaker would post earnings of $1.47 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.48, delivering a surprise of +0.68%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.

Texas Instruments, which belongs to the Zacks Semiconductor - General industry, posted revenues of $4.42 billion for the quarter ended December 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.32%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $4.01 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Texas Instruments shares have added about 13.3% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 1.5%.

What's Next for Texas Instruments?While Texas Instruments has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Texas Instruments was favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $1.30 on $4.39 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $6.16 on $19 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Semiconductor - General is currently in the top 7% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Amtech Systems (ASYS - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended December 2025. The results are expected to be released on February 5.

This provider of equipment for solar panel and semiconductor makers is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.07 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +16.7%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Amtech Systems' revenues are expected to be $19 million, down 22.1% from the year-ago quarter.

Published: Jan 27, 2026 at 20:55

The Bitcoin (BTC) price fell below the moving average lines, reaching a low of $86,045 before rebounding.

BTC price long-term prediction: bearish  The largest cryptocurrency has slipped to a lower price range, remaining above the $84,000 support. Since November 21, Bitcoin has traded in a range above $84,000 and below the moving average lines, or the resistance at $94,000. Bitcoin is currently recovering after falling as low as $86,000. The BTC price is currently trading above the $86,000 support but remains below the moving average lines.

On the upside, the advancing trend may be rejected at the 50-day SMA or the resistance at $90,000. A rejection at the moving average lines will keep Bitcoin trading in a range above the $86,000 support and below the moving average lines. Bitcoin will surge to its previous high of $97,850 if buyers push the price above the moving average lines. Bitcoin is currently at $88,087.

Technical Indicators Key Resistance Zones: $700, $750, and $800

Key Support Zones: $400, $350, and $300

BTC price indicator analysis  The price bars remain below the horizontal moving average lines. The 21-day SMA has risen above the 50-day SMA support. The moving average lines on the 4-hour chart are sloping downward. The 21-day SMA is limiting the cryptocurrency's further upward movement. The price bars remain below the 21-day SMA level.

What is the next move for BTC?   Bitcoin has fallen to its critical support level of $84,000. On the 4-hour chart, BTC has stalled above the $86,000 support and is fluctuating above this level but below the moving average lines. The 21-day SMA is acting as resistance to the upward trend. Bitcoin is declining towards the current support. On the downside, if the $86,000 support is breached, BTC may revisit its previous low of $80,000.

Disclaimer. This analysis and forecast are the personal opinions of the author. The data provided is collected by the author and is not sponsored by any company or token developer. This is not a recommendation to buy or sell cryptocurrency and should not be viewed as an endorsement by Coinidol.com. Readers should do their research before investing in funds.

Bybit, Mantle, and Byreal have introduced Mantle Super Portal, a new cross-chain system designed to expand $MNT access on Solana. The launch marks a strategic move to connect Ethereum liquidity, Solana’s DeFi markets, and centralized exchange infrastructure through a single framework. Consequently, Mantle positions $MNT as a flexible asset that moves across networks without fragmenting liquidity or user experience.

According to the press release, the new infrastructure allows users to bridge $MNT from Ethereum directly to Solana through one interface. Additionally, users can deploy liquidity into Solana-native markets on Byreal while accessing exchange incentives on Bybit Alpha. 

This structure creates a continuous capital loop between on-chain protocols and centralized trading venues. Hence, Mantle strengthens its multichain distribution strategy while targeting both DeFi and CeFi participants.

Mantle Super Portal Connects Capital Across EcosystemsMantle designed Super Portal to simplify cross-chain capital movement while maintaining speed and execution reliability. By abstracting technical complexity, the system allows $MNT to function as a natively interoperable asset. 

Moreover, users can access Solana liquidity without navigating fragmented bridges or separate workflows. This approach supports Mantle’s broader goal of linking real-world assets with on-chain markets efficiently.

Significantly, the portal supports direct Ethereum-to-Solana transfers for $MNT. Users can then deploy funds across decentralized protocols or centralized platforms seamlessly. As a result, capital flows remain fluid across ecosystems where liquidity and trading activity concentrate.

$MNT Enters Solana DeFi Through ByrealFollowing the portal launch, $MNT became available on Byreal, a Solana-native decentralized exchange incubated by Bybit. Liquidity providers can supply the MNT–USDC pool and earn incentives totaling 96,000 $MNT over three months. Additionally, Solana’s low fees and fast settlement enhance capital efficiency for $MNT holders.

Solana’s ecosystem also supports this expansion. Ramzy Ali, DeFi Growth Lead at the Solana Foundation, said, “Solana was built to support internet capital markets at scale: enabling price discovery for every asset on-chain, 24/7, and globally.” He added, “The integration through Mantle Super Portal allows users to leverage Solana's DeFi ecosystem, connecting assets to highly composable markets designed for speed, liquidity, and global participation.”

Bybit Alpha Extends the CeDeFi LoopMeanwhile, Bybit Alpha now supports $MNT trading with Solana deposits and withdrawals enabled through Mantle Super Portal. Users can combine on-chain yield opportunities with exchange-based incentives and fee savings. Consequently, the setup reinforces a unified CeDeFi experience.

The Shiba Inu (SHIB) community has ramped up token burns, removing 28.8 billion SHIB and driving the burn rate up 1,540%, reflecting a renewed push to reduce supply and boost value per Shibburn data.

Well, token burning permanently removes coins from circulation, creating scarcity that can boost investor interest and support price growth. 

For Shiba Inu, these latest burns highlight strategic planning and strong community participation, reinforcing its deflationary model amid more than 80 trillion SHIB tokens recently being withdrawn from exchanges, reducing on-exchange supply from 370.3 trillion to 290.3 trillion.

Amid the SHIB burn frenzy, Crypto Jobs noted a bullish reversal wedge forming on its weekly chart, signaling potential momentum for a major upward move, and questioned whether this setup could spark a 200% rally.

Source: Crypto Jobs SHIB was trading at $0.000007864 per CoinGecko. While still a micro-level token, strong community engagement, deflationary mechanics, and bullish technical signals could drive short- to medium-term growth.

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Notably, a recent 1,153% surge in burn rate underscores the community’s active efforts to strengthen Shiba Inu’s tokenomics.

As Shiba Inu’s burn rate soars and bullish patterns emerge, it remains to be seen whether SHIB’s deflationary efforts will drive significant market gains.

Record BTC and tradfi perpetual volumes highlight growth, but perp traders point to the speedbump affecting real liquidity.

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Hyperliquid has quietly become the world’s most liquid venue for crypto price discovery, surpassing major exchanges including Binance. 

Recent data on Bitcoin perpetual contracts (perps) highlights tighter spreads and higher trading volumes on Hyperliquid, suggesting stronger liquidity conditions.

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Platform developers credit the milestone to the ongoing work of HIP-3 teams, which continue to push liquidity and market efficiency forward.

HIP-3 Open Interest Hits Record LevelsDriving this liquidity growth is Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 protocol, which has seen open interest (OI) surge to an all-time high of $790 million, up from $260 million just a month ago.

HIP-3 open interest reached an all-time high of $790M, driven recently by a surge in commodities trading.

HIP-3 OI has been hitting new ATHs each week. A month ago, HIP-3 OI was $260M.

— Hyperliquid (@HyperliquidX) January 26, 2026 The growth has been fueled primarily by a spike in commodities trading, with HIP-3 OI reaching weekly record levels. 

The HIP-3 protocol is Hyperliquid’s system upgrade that enables higher liquidity and trading capacity for both crypto and traditional financial derivatives.

Bridging Crypto and Traditional FinanceDespite the high reported liquidity, direct comparisons of order book depth between Hyperliquid and other exchanges can be misleading.

Crypto perpetual traders, including @Crypto_Noddy, note that Hyperliquid uses a “speedbump” system where cancellations take priority over taker orders, allowing makers to post large orders without intending to fill them. 

Hyperliquid has quietly achieved an important milestone of becoming the most liquid venue for crypto price discovery in the world. See below for side by side comparison of BTC perps on Binance (left) and Hyperliquid (right).

With HIP-3 teams leading the way, Hyperliquid has also… https://t.co/xu41eTqPfI pic.twitter.com/aJCFYjMoxV

— jeff.hl (@chameleon_jeff) January 26, 2026 He highlighted a side-by-side comparison of BTC perps, showing Binance on the left and Hyperliquid on the right, with Hyperliquid displaying significantly deeper liquidity and tighter stacking of large orders around $87,600.

Order Book Mechanics May Overstate Executable LiquidityDespite the high reported liquidity, direct comparisons of order book depth between Hyperliquid and other exchanges can be misleading. 

Crypto perpetual traders, including @Crypto_Noddy, note that Hyperliquid uses a “speedbump” system where cancellations take priority over taker orders, allowing makers to post large orders without intending to fill them.

Not discrediting what Hyperliquid has achieved – clearly it's both a major source of liquidity and price discovery, as shown with several ~$1B positions having been opened (congrats!) – but this type of surface level comparison of book depth as a measure of liquidity is pretty… pic.twitter.com/pvRI4YWRim

— CryptoNoddy (@Crypto_Noddy) January 27, 2026 This reduces the risk of being picked off, but also means displayed liquidity can disappear quickly.

According to the trader, in practice, real trading activity shows that executable liquidity on Hyperliquid may be much lower than the order book suggests. For example, during a recent short-term ETH move, Hyperliquid handled only ~$2.5M in volume, while other exchanges with less visually deep order books absorbed substantially larger trades.

Why This MattersHyperliquid provides significant crypto and tradfi liquidity, but its order book mechanics mean actual tradable volume can be lower than displayed, so traders should account for execution risk.

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People Also Ask:What is Hyperliquid?

Hyperliquid is a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain focused on decentralized perpetual futures (perps) trading, aiming to integrate crypto and traditional financial assets.

What is a perpetual contract (perp)?

A perpetual contract is a derivative that tracks an asset’s price without an expiry date, allowing traders to speculate on price movements.

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Liquidity refers to how easily an asset can be bought or sold without significantly affecting its price, often measured by trading volume and order book depth.

What is the HIP-3 protocol?

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Public companies are quietly expanding their Bitcoin treasuries in early 2026, with new disclosures this week showing continued accumulation despite largely flat prices.

Nasdaq-listed American Bitcoin Corporation said on Tuesday that its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings rose to 5,843 BTC, an increase of 416 Bitcoin from prior levels.

The company, co-founded by Eric Trump, said it has climbed to No. 18 among public Bitcoin treasury holders since its Nasdaq debut in September 2025, citing a BTC yield of 116% through Jan. 25, 2026, according to an X post. The performance metric tracks the percentage increase in Bitcoin exposure per share.

Source: ABTCBorn from Hut 8’s mining fleet and now one of its key subsidiaries, American Bitcoin wasn’t alone in bulking up its reserves this week. Other companies across tech and traditional sectors also disclosed Bitcoin allocations this week.

On Tuesday, Hyperscale Data, an AI data center company “anchored by Bitcoin,” said its subsidiary Ault Capital Group bought 10 BTC in the open market during the week ended Jan. 25, lifting consolidated holdings to 560 BTC. 

Another company betting on crypto is SRx Health Solutions, a healthcare services provider. It announced on Tuesday crypto holdings worth $18 million across Bitcoin and Ether (ETH).

Corporate allocations come as the price of Bitcoin has traded largely flat over the past 30 days, hovering around $88,000, according to CoinGecko data. The cryptocurrency was down more than 12% year-on-year at the time of writing.

Strategy starts 2026 with three Bitcoin purchasesStrategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has made several purchases in January.

The company disclosed its first Bitcoin purchase of the year on Jan. 5, acquiring 1,283 BTC for about $116 million, according to a US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing. About a week later, it reported a 13,627-BTC purchase worth $1.25 billion, its largest Bitcoin acquisition since July.

Strategy later acquired an additional 22,305 Bitcoin for around $2.13 billion and further 2,932 coins for about $264 million, lifting its total holdings to 712,647 BTC.

Top 20 Bitcoin treasury companies. Source: BitcoinTreasuries.NETWhile MicroStrategy continues to accumulate Bitcoin at a rapid pace, some companies appear to be heading the other way after a prolonged market slowdown.

Last week, GameStop transferred its entire 4,710 Bitcoin holding to Coinbase Prime, fueling speculation the retailer may be reassessing its Bitcoin treasury strategy.

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South Dakota has proposed a bill that will enable the state to invest its government revenues in Bitcoin (BTC), creating a Bitcoin Reserve in the process. The action is part of a rising trend among the U.S. states to adopt the flagship crypto as a reserve asset.

South Dakota Eyes Bitcoin Reserve With New Bill Rep. Logan Manhart has introduced a bill that proposes that the South Dakota State Investment Council invest in Bitcoin. BTC could end up among other traditional investment options, such as government securities, bonds, and exchange-traded funds, in the state’s portfolio.

The bill further puts a cap of 10% in relation to the amount of available funds the State Investment Council can invest in the flagship crypto. Commenting on the introduction of the bill, Manhart said, “I am proud to say I have released my bill that would allow the State of South Dakota to invest in Bitcoin. Strong money. Strong state.”

The introduction of this bill comes as the U.S. also advances its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Trump’s crypto adviser, Patrick Witt, recently confirmed that plans to set up the reserve remain a priority for the current administration.

Security Provisions And Custody Top Priority Some of the main aspects of the proposal are custody and protection of the digital assets. The bill proposes that the State Investment Council may hold BTC investments either directly through a secure custody solution, through a qualified custodian, or in the form of exchange-traded products (ETPs) on a regulated exchange.

The bill also requires the State Investment Council to have exclusive control over the private keys if it holds BTC directly. There must also be hardware encryption. The Council must also maintain any hardware that contains the private key in at least two geographically diverse, secure data centers.

The bill also proposes implementing multi-party approvals for transactions. Under the proposal, disaster recovery procedures are necessary. Periodic penetration testing and audit are required. House Bill 1155 must go through a committee review before proceeding. If it becomes law, the state could join Texas, which disclosed its Bitcoin investment last year, buying up to $5 million worth of BTC in December.

Furthermore, the proposal in South Dakota follows advances in other U.S. states that are looking to invest in Bitcoin. CoinGape reported that Kansas has introduced a bill to establish a state-managed Bitcoin reserve. The bill proposes that the state use unclaimed digital assets to fund the reserve.

Arizona had also set up a Bitcoin reserve fund last year, using unclaimed digital assets. Instead of liquidating these crypto assets, the state will hold them for up to 3 years.

XRP burn activity spikes, hinting at potential price reboundXRP remains under pressure price-wise, but on-chain data points to improving underlying momentum.

XRP burns. XRP burn activity rose by about 1% over the past 24 hours, with roughly 400 XRP burned as transaction fees on Jan. 25.XRP has continued to trade in the deep red territory, but its network activity suggests that momentum might return to the market in the near term. Amid the broad crypto market slowdown, the leading altcoin has seen a sharp surge in its burn activity, according to data from CryptoQuant. As such, it appears that a notable price resurgence might be underway.

Bullish sign. The rise in fee burns also suggests growing use of XRP for payment-related activity, a factor that has historically supported price recoveries.Following the surge in the XRP burn activity, the amount of XRP burned as fees has surged modestly by about 1% over the last day, hitting about 400 XRP on Jan. 25. The surge in the burn metric suggests a reduction in sell-off pressure, as traders are willing to hold their assets to aid in price stability.

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While the metric also suggests increased use in XRP for payment purposes, which often helps to drive an increase in the price of the asset, it appears that XRP price may be on track for a major comeback.

Dogecoin volume surges 197% despite ongoing price volatilityDogecoin is underperforming the broader crypto market, but the massive volume rally signals a potential rebound.

Volume spike. DOGE recorded a 197% spike in trading volume, even as price action remains volatile.Dogecoin (DOGE), the king of the meme coins, has surged by 197% in trading volume despite battling price volatility. According to CoinMarketCap data, Dogecoin’s volume hit $1.29 billion in the process as transactions increased on the DOGE market. 

Dogecoin’s overall outlook might be bearish, but the spike in trading volume has the potential to trigger a recovery. Notably, when the meme coin’s volume is reduced, it often amplifies price swings on the market. 

Volatility. Higher volume can reduce extreme price swings and improve short-term liquidity conditions.Given that liquidity in the crypto space has dropped lately, Dogecoin is more prone to market sell-offs. Retail traders looking for quick funds might choose to offload DOGE and cut their losses. However, if trading volume continues to soar, it could signal a revival of retail interest in the meme coin.

Peter Brandt sets $93,000 as key level for Bitcoin trend reversalLegendary trader shares new take on Bitcoin price, flags $93,000 mark as the needed level to negate the current downtrend.

Bearish view. Peter Brandt says Bitcoin remains bearish after dropping more than 5.2% over the past seven days.Veteran trader Peter Brandt has dropped a new price rebound target for Bitcoin (BTC) after the coin shed more than 5.2% in the last seven days. Brandt opines that Bitcoin is likely to continue on its bearish momentum unless it can reclaim $93,000 and stabilize above that point.

Notably, Brandt relied on technical charts to argue his point. According to him, Bitcoin is in a "bear channel." This is a downward-sloping price range where lower highs and lower lows keep forming. Brandt maintains that Bitcoin's moves in the bear channel have "been completed."

Price target. Brandt noted he would reconsider his stance only if BTC stabilizes above $93,000.This implies that Bitcoin is likely to continue its bearish momentum or pause before it proceeds in further downward slips. The veteran trader is overall bearish on the outlook for Bitcoin.

However, Brandt noted that for Bitcoin to break out of this bearish momentum, bulls need to support the coin to climb to $93,000. He insists that if BTC fails to breach this level, the current outlook might linger for a while.

Brandt implied that he is willing to change his stance if Bitcoin stabilizes above $93,000, as this would negate the current chart.

The bitcoin price rallied sharply into the close on Tuesday, surging above $89,400 after trading as low as $87,100 earlier in the day, according to Bitcoin Magazine Pro data, as markets reacted to fresh remarks from President Donald Trump on the U.S. economy.

The late-day move came as Trump, speaking in Iowa, dismissed concerns over the weakening U.S. dollar, telling supporters he was “not concerned” about its decline and insisting the dollar was “doing great.” The comments triggered an immediate reaction across markets, with the dollar sliding further and alternative stores of value catching a bid.

Gold climbed to a new all-time high of $5,223 per ounce at the time of writing, underscoring growing demand for hard assets amid mounting currency uncertainty.

The bitcoin price appeared to benefit from the same macro tailwinds, reversing earlier caution that had dominated trading following last weekend’s dip to $86,000.

The rally marks a notable shift in sentiment after bitcoin spent much of the past 24 hours struggling to reclaim the $88,000 level amid Federal Reserve uncertainty, ETF outflows, and lingering bearish technical pressure.

Monday’s breakout above $89,000 suggests buyers are reasserting control in the near term, though markets remain highly sensitive to macro signals as the Federal Reserve’s policy decision looms later this week.

At the time of publication, Bitcoin price traded at $89,320 today, up 2% over the past 24 hours, with $43 billion in daily trading volume. The asset’s circulating supply stands at 19,981,268 BTC, out of a fixed 21 million maximum.

Bitcoin mining stocks soaring along with bitcoin price Bitcoin miners that have pivoted toward artificial intelligence and high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure are roaring up near 10% on Tuesday, as investors continue to reward diversification beyond traditional mining revenues.

IREN ($IREN) and Cipher Mining ($CIFR) are each up more than 13%, while Hut 8 ($HUT) and TeraWulf ($WULF) are posting gains around 10%, extending a broader rally across the mining sector tied to AI-adjacent exposure.

The move comes as markets increasingly view large-scale miners as power and data-center plays rather than pure Bitcoin proxies, particularly in the wake of tighter post-halving economics. 

Companies like Cipher, IREN, Hut 8, and TeraWulf have spent the past year repositioning excess capacity toward long-term AI and HPC hosting contracts, which offer steadier cash flows and higher margins than block rewards alone. 

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The Ethena Labs Research team has presented a proposal for ENA token holders to modify the structure of its risk committee, decreasing the number of voting members from five to three. According to the developers, this reconfiguration of Ethena Labs’ governance would allow for a much sharper division of responsibilities, focusing with greater agility on reserve management, redemption requirements, and the integration of collateral assets.

A smaller committee has a collateral objective: to allow the Ethena Foundation to increase individual member compensation, thereby incentivizing a deeper and more professional dedication to the protocol. Under this new scheme, Ethena Labs Research would cease to have a direct vote and instead assume a technical advisory role, while final control over the election of the three commissioners would remain in the hands of the governance community.

If this proposal is approved by validators and sENA holders, the election scheduled for next week will be adjusted to the new three-seat format. The voting results will be under industry scrutiny because, if rejected, the protocol will maintain the original five-member plan, which could influence the system’s response speed during episodes of volatility in the stablecoin market.

Source:https://gov.ethenafoundation.com/t/proposal-reduction-of-risk-committee-members-from-5-to-3/735

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Over 60% of the top 25 American banks are now offering Bitcoin services to their clients, investment company River tweeted earlier today. The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization is facing increasing demand over time, especially from large institutional/individual players who were previously skeptical of entering the volatile market.

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Image Source: X According to River’s data, more than half of banks have begun offering Bitcoin custodial services or trading features to their clients. The list includes major names like JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, BNY Mellon, and Morgan Stanley. 

No bank other than PNC Group currently offers both custody and trading services for digital assets, but Citigroup and Fifth Third Bank could offer the set soon.

Citigroup, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and BNY Mellon are currently focusing solely on HNW (High Net Worth) clients. Several legacy banks, including Huntington Bank and Barclays (US), aren’t exploring any options at the moment.

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This trend marks rapid institutional adoption, as three out of the four big banks are now allowing exposure to Bitcoin, directly contradicting earlier public denials.

Banks Locked in with Exchanges Over CLARITY Act While a majority of American banks are currently offering or in the process of offering Bitcoin services, financial institutions are locked in a major tussle with crypto exchanges over the CLARITY Act.

Trump’s flagship crypto regulatory bill was introduced and passed by the House of Representatives last year, but it has since been held up in the Senate. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 aka the CLARITY Act, a major U.S. legislative effort to create a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets.

The Digital asset exchange platforms led by Coinbase want to offer staking rewards or yields on stablecoins like USDC and USDT to investors on their respective platforms. The problem is that these passive yields are significantly higher than interest rates, and the American Bankers Association opposes regulatory approval of these yields because it would decimate the legacy banking system. 

The banks argue that, because of these higher yields, trillions of dollars could potentially flee these institutions and trigger bank runs, destroying the current economy. They are asking for yield limits and other control measures to rein in this onslaught and keep banks competitive. 

The two parties are yet to reach a middle ground, and the US Senate is set to vote on the latest proposal on January 29, following earlier delays due to extreme weather.

The Sanxenxo City Council, in Pontevedra, in the autonomous community of Galicia, is currently living through a cyberattack that has resulted in a standoff between the City Council and the hackers who have made their demands known. 

The city has signaled plans to move forward without paying the $5,000 BTC ransom required to release encrypted data in an attack that has compromised thousands of administrative documents from the Sanxenxo City Council in Spain.

What happened to Sanxenxo City Council in Pontevedra According to recent reports, hackers got into the City Hall’s internal systems on January 26, 2026, locking it up and encrypting thousands of documents. This prevents access to essential information and makes it impossible for officials to work. 

The incident has been confirmed by the government itself and cited in local news reports. The hackers reportedly used malware to infiltrate the main network, and as a result of the attack, the municipal server became completely inoperative, affecting essential services for residents that are processed at the main office.

Fortunately, not all areas of the municipality were affected by the attack. The municipal companies Nauta and Turismo were unaffected by the attack, but this is reportedly because they operate on independent networks. 

The City Hall’s online portal also remained operational, allowing citizens to continue their procedures online. 

What the hackers want  The attackers have demanded a ransom of $5,000 in Bitcoin (BTC) to restore the files, a meager amount considering the bargaining chip they have, which is relatively vanilla for an attack of this magnitude. This could mean the perpetrators are small time or one-off criminals rather than a sophisticated group that has been linked to greater exploits in the US. 

The demands have also mostly gone ignored by the municipality, whose officials refused to pay the ransom. They instead filed a formal complaint with the Civil Guard and activated daily backups. 

The backups are expected to restore the systems within the next few hours. However, Mayor Telmo Martín has revealed that despite hopes things can be restored in the next 24 to 48 hours, the process may take longer was originally anticipated. 

Ransomware attacks are targeting Spanish municipalities  The incident in Sanxenxo is not a standalone case and is part of an increase in ransomware attacks targeting local governments in Spain. 

These ransomware attacks started becoming rampant in 2025, with similar incidents reported in municipalities such as Badajoz, Melilla, and Villajoyosa. The attack on Badajoz was particularly severe as it blocked administrative procedures for a population of nearly 150,000.

This year, aside from Sanxenxo, areas like Beniel, a municipality in the Region of Murcia, and Adeje, in Tenerife, also faced cyberattacks that rendered their digital systems inoperable.

In the town hall of Adeje, in Tenerife, the municipal website was temporarily shut down because unauthorized access was detected, and security protocols were activated. 

The major difference between the previous cases that have been reported and the most recent one, which targeted the Sanxenxo City Council’s City Hall, is that in Sanxenxo’s case, the hackers demanded $5,000 in ransom. 

Meanwhile, there have been no reports of ransom demands in Bitcoin from other municipalities. But this could represent a pivot from the established trend, which could open the floodgates for demands when the incident happens.

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Why Ripple Backs the CLARITY Act While Coinbase Walked AwayStablecoin rules favor Ripple’s payments model, not Coinbase’s yield model.Ripple has little DeFi exposure, while Coinbase faces higher compliance risk.Clear but stricter rules help institutional crypto players more than exchanges.The US crypto market structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act, has exposed a growing split inside the crypto industry. While Coinbase withdrew support after recent Senate amendments, Ripple has publicly backed the bill and urged lawmakers to move forward.

The divergence highlights how the same regulatory framework can produce very different winners and losers, depending on a company’s business model and strategic direction.

🚨NEW: Some of the crypto industry’s leading firms and trade associations are coming out in support of the @BankingGOP’s market structure bill this evening after Coinbase came out against it. So far, we’ve seen endorsements from @a16z, @circle, @krakenfx, @DigitalChamber,…

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What the CLARITY Act Is Trying to DoThe CLARITY Act aims to settle a long-running dispute in US crypto regulation: who should oversee crypto markets. 

At its core, the bill tries to draw clearer lines between the SEC and CFTC. 

That decision affects how tokens trade, how exchanges operate, how stablecoins are structured, and how DeFi fits into US law.

The CLARITY Act just changed. The Senate amendment adds more SEC power, more disclosures, tighter stablecoin rules, and DeFi oversight.

Coinbase has already opposed this version ❌ pic.twitter.com/XH0RB3XN7w

— BeInCrypto (@beincrypto) January 14, 2026 Why the Senate Amendments Changed the PoliticsThe House passed an earlier version of the bill that many crypto firms supported. But the Senate Banking Committee introduced a full rewrite, not minor tweaks.

The Senate draft expands SEC influence, adds disclosure requirements for tokens, restricts stablecoin rewards, and brings parts of DeFi closer to bank-style compliance and surveillance. 

Those changes reshaped the incentives for major crypto companies.

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While long-overdue, this move by @SenatorTimScott and @BankingGOP on market structure is a massive step forward in providing workable frameworks for crypto, while continuing to protect consumers. Ripple (and I) know firsthand that clarity beats chaos, and this bill’s success is… https://t.co/EWcml1NpBE

— Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) January 14, 2026 Why Coinbase Opposed the Senate VersionCoinbase argues the Senate amendments cross several red lines. The company says the draft weakens the CFTC’s role, expands SEC discretion, and creates uncertainty for token listings.

More importantly, Coinbase objects to provisions that restrict stablecoin rewards. Stablecoin yield is a key part of Coinbase’s consumer-facing model and a competitive tool against traditional banks.

Coinbase also warned that language around tokenized equities and DeFi could limit innovation and increase regulatory risk for platforms operating at scale.

After reviewing the Senate Banking draft text over the last 48hrs, Coinbase unfortunately can’t support the bill as written.

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Why Ripple Supports the Bill AnywayRipple’s position is shaped by a very different business model. Over the past year, Ripple has shifted heavily toward institutional infrastructure, regulated payment rails, and compliance-first expansion.

For Ripple, regulatory clarity—even if strict—is often better than uncertainty. A clear framework makes it easier for banks, payment firms, and institutions to engage with XRP, RippleNet, and Ripple’s stablecoin, RLUSD.

Stablecoin Rules Benefit Ripple More Than CoinbaseThe Senate draft treats stablecoins primarily as payment instruments, not yield-generating products. That approach aligns closely with Ripple’s strategy for RLUSD, which focuses on settlement and payments rather than consumer yield.

For Coinbase, the same rules reduce differentiation and shift the advantage back toward banks. For Ripple, they normalize stablecoins as regulated infrastructure and raise barriers for competitors built around retail incentives.

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DeFi and Compliance Create a Regulatory MoatThe Senate amendments also expand compliance expectations around DeFi and on-chain activity. That creates higher costs and legal complexity for firms closely tied to open DeFi access and retail trading.

Ripple’s exposure to DeFi is limited. Its focus on enterprise partnerships means tighter rules can actually reduce competition and favor firms that already operate within regulatory frameworks.

The SEC vs. CFTC Question Matters Less to RippleCoinbase has consistently pushed for a CFTC-led model, which would lower securities-law risk for exchanges and token listings. Ripple, after settling years of SEC litigation, prioritizes predictability over regulator identity.

As long as the rules are clear and stable, Ripple can operate within an SEC-influenced framework. Coinbase, which lists and supports a broad range of tokens, faces much higher downside from expanded SEC authority.

The CLARITY Act debate is no longer just crypto versus regulators. It is increasingly crypto versus crypto, with firms backing the version of regulation that best fits their economic interests.

Whether the bill passes or stalls, the split reveals a deeper shift in the industry—and signals that “regulatory clarity” does not mean the same thing to everyone.

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Posted: January 28, 2026

Solana appeared to be entering a potential price reversal, not due to broader market sentiment but because it is trading near a historically significant level.

Meanwhile, Wall Street investors and institutional interest continued to grow despite ongoing market uncertainty, as reflected in activity surrounding United States spot Solana Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs).

As of press time, SOL was trading at $124.50, up 1.55% over the past 24 hours, per CoinMarketCap. However, market participation remained low, as reflected in trading volume, which has declined by 40% to $3.67 billion.

This drop in trading volume suggested growing caution among traders and investors, as the price hovered near the key support level of $118.

Solana: Price action hints at a 16% rally  SOL, on the daily chart, appeared to be taking strong support at the $118 level, which has been acting as a support zone since April 2024.

Since then, SOL has tested this level more than ten times, and on each occasion, it has recorded a strong price reversal.

Source: TradingView

A similar type of reversal now appears to be on the horizon.

If SOL sustains above the key support level of $118, history may repeat itself, and the asset could see a price increase of around 16%, potentially reaching the $146 level in the coming days.

Source: TradingView

This bullish thesis would only be validated if the SOL price remains above the $118 level; otherwise, it could be invalidated.

On the daily chart, the Average Directional Index (ADX)—a technical indicator used to measure trend strength—has reached 31.26, above the key threshold of 25, indicating that SOL has a strong directional trend.

However, the asset’s price remains below the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), suggesting that SOL is still in an overall downtrend.

On-chain data signals growing investor confidence Despite the prolonged market uncertainty, the on-chain analytics tool SoSoValue reveals that Wall Street investors and institutions continued to show strong interest and confidence in Spot Solana ETFs.

According to the data, capital has been consistently flowing into these funds since the 16th of January.

Source: SoSoValue

Inflows into ETFs suggest that fresh capital is entering the underlying asset, indicating growing demand for it.

Additionally, data from DeFiLlama shows that Solana’s Total Value Locked (TVL) has increased by 4.66% today, bringing the total TVL to $36.66 billion.

This rise reflects increased capital inflows and strengthening on-chain activity across the Solana ecosystem.

Traders focus on long-leveraged positions Intraday traders appear to be aligning with the bullish price action. According to data from the derivatives analytics tool CoinGlass, traders are currently overleveraged at $121.3 on the downside and $125.7 on the upside.

These levels are acting as key support and resistance for the asset.

At these price points, traders have built approximately $157.18 million worth of long-leveraged positions and $66.71 million worth of short-leveraged positions, indicating that short-term market sentiment for SOL remains bullish.

Source: CoinGlass

Final Thoughts  Solana has reached a level that has historically triggered price reversals, and current price action suggests the asset may repeat this pattern. Continuous inflows into spot Solana ETFs, along with rising TVL, indicate growing investor confidence in the asset.

Vivaan Acharya is a Crypto-Economist and Journalist at AMBCrypto who brings a rare depth of financial and economic expertise to the world of digital assets. He holds a Master’s in Economics from the prestigious University of Delhi and has over five years of experience analyzing technology and financial markets. His foray into the blockchain space began in 2018, marked by his prescient Master's thesis, "Payments and Stablecoin Integration in Banking," which showcased his early understanding of crypto's potential to disrupt traditional finance. Before specializing in crypto, Vivaan honed his skills in rigorous data and technical chart analysis at a major national financial daily, where he covered corporate earnings and market trends. At AMBCrypto, Vivaan applies this powerful blend of classical economic training and seasoned financial journalism to his work. He is an expert in: 1. Bitcoin and Altcoin Market Analysis 2. Stablecoin Ecosystem Development, and 3 Emerging Crypto Regulations. Known for his clear, no-nonsense approach, Vivaan translates robust research into straightforward, actionable insights. He is dedicated to demystifying the complexities of blockchain finance, empowering readers to confidently navigate the rapidly evolving digital economy.

HOUSTON, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evolution Petroleum Corporation (NYSE American: EPM) ("Evolution" or the "Company") today announced that it plans to release its fiscal second quarter 2026 financial and operating results on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, after the market closes. Additionally, Kelly Loyd, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Stash, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, and Mark Bunch, Chief Operating Officer, will review the results on a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Central Time on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

Conference Call and Webcast Details

Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. Central Time
Dial-In: (844) 481-2813
International Dial-In: (412) 317-0677
Note: Dial-in participants should ask to join the Evolution Petroleum Corporation call.
Webcast: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=xSmEDlK2

A webcast replay will be available through February 12, 2027, via the webcast link above and on Evolution's website at www.ir.evolutionpetroleum.com.

About Evolution Petroleum

Evolution Petroleum Corporation is an independent energy company focused on maximizing total shareholder returns through the ownership of and investment in onshore oil and natural gas properties in the U.S. The Company aims to build and maintain a diversified portfolio of long-life oil and natural gas properties through acquisitions, selective development opportunities, production enhancements, and other exploitation efforts. Visit www.evolutionpetroleum.com for more information.

Contact
Investor Relations
(713) 935-0122
[email protected]

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January 27, 2026 16:05 ET  | Source: Vivani Medical, Inc.

ALAMEDA, Calif., Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vivani Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: VANI) (“Vivani” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing miniature, ultra long-acting drug implants, today announced the closing of its previously announced best efforts registered direct offering of 1,689,200 shares of its common stock at an offering price of $1.48 per share and a concurrent private placement of 1,351,351 shares of its common stock at an offering price of $1.48 per share purchased by Gregg Williams, the Chairman of the Company’s board of directors. Gross proceeds from the two transactions were approximately $4.5 million, before deducting fees and offering expenses.

The registered offering and the private placement were priced “at-the-market” under the rules and regulations of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the registered offering and private placement to fund ongoing research and clinical development of the Company’s product candidates, as well as for working capital and general corporate purposes.

ThinkEquity acted as sole placement agent for the registered direct offering.

The securities in the registered direct offering were offered and issued pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-278869), including a base prospectus, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 22, 2024 and declared effective on May 3, 2024. The offering was made only by means of a written prospectus. A final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus describing the terms of the offering was filed with the SEC and is available on its website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the final prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the offering may also be obtained, when available, from the offices of ThinkEquity, 17 State Street, 41st Floor, New York, New York 10004.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.

About Vivani Medical, Inc:

Leveraging its proprietary NanoPortal™ platform, Vivani develops biopharmaceutical implants designed to deliver drug molecules steadily over extended periods of time with the goal of guaranteeing adherence and improving patient tolerance to their medication. Vivani is developing a portfolio of GLP-1 based implants for metabolic diseases including obesity and type 2 diabetes. These NanoPortal implants are designed to provide patients with the opportunity to realize the full potential benefit of their medication by avoiding the numerous challenges associated with the daily or weekly administration of orals and injectables, including tolerability issues and loss of efficacy. Medication non-adherence occurs when patients do not take their medication as prescribed. This affects an alarming number of patients, approximately 50%, including those taking daily pills. For more information, please visit: www.vivani.com.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “target,” “believe,” “expect,” “will,” “may,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “would,” “positioned,” “future,” and other similar expressions that are used in this press release, including statements regarding Vivani’s business, products in development, including the therapeutic potential thereof, the planned development thereof, and its technology, strategy, cash position and financial runway. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on Vivani’s current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of Vivani’s control. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such statements, including, without limitation, risks of unexpected costs or delays; and risks and uncertainties associated with the development and commercialization of products and product candidates that may impact or alter anticipated business plans, strategies and objectives. Actual results and outcomes may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. The foregoing sets forth many, but not all, of the factors that could cause actual results to differ from our expectations in any forward-looking statement. There may be additional risks that the Company considers immaterial, or which are unknown. A further list and description of risks and uncertainties can be found in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2025, as updated by the Company’s subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Any forward-looking statement made by Vivani in this press release is based only on information currently available to the Company and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of added information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

For Investor Relations Inquiries:

Company Contact:
Donald Dwyer
Chief Business Officer
[email protected]
(415) 506-8462

Investor Relations Contact:
Jami Taylor
Investor Relations Advisor
[email protected]
(415) 506-8462

Media Contact:
Sean Leous
ICR Healthcare
[email protected]
(646) 866-4012

Request supports continued infrastructure investments in water and wastewater systems that serve more than 1.3 million people in 148 Illinois communities

, /PRNewswire/ -- Illinois American Water today filed a request with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) for new rates to support approximately $577 million in water and wastewater system investments from January 2026 through December 2027. The request reinforces the company's commitment to implementing critical system upgrades and continuing to improve water quality and reliability for its more than 1.3 million people served statewide.

"We carefully and strategically plan and invest in our water and wastewater systems," said Rebecca Losli, President of Illinois American Water. "These investments directly benefit the communities we proudly serve and provide our customers with even more reliable service and improved water quality—from treatment to the tap. It underscores our employees' commitment to the health and safety of our customers and the communities we serve."

The proposed rate change will support the company's plans to invest approximately $577 million through 2027 to modernize and strengthen its water and wastewater systems in communities across Illinois. These investments will include the replacement of 42 miles of aging water and wastewater pipeline, upgrading of storage tanks, wells, pumping stations, hydrants, meters and wastewater plants, as well as ongoing replacement of lead service lines and improvements to treatment facilities to address regulatory requirements, including emerging contaminants such as PFAS in drinking water.

Under the company's proposal, if approved, the typical residential water customer using 3,500 gallons of water would see an increase of approximately $14 per month, depending on the service area. Typical customers served by sanitary wastewater systems using 3,500 gallons of water would see an increase of approximately $28 per month.

Part of the company's proposal to the ICC includes a modified allowance rate for residential water users to help alleviate financial pressures on low consumption customers and increase affordability. Under the proposal, residential water rates would be billed at a discount rate for the first 2,000 gallons of water.

Illinois American Water remains committed to affordability and offers programs to assist income-eligible customers, including its H2O Help to Others assistance program, budget billing options and flexible payment plans. More details can be found on our Customer Assistance Programs webpage.

To learn more about Illinois American Water's rate filing and the regulatory process behind it, visit amwater.com/ilaw/Customer-Service-Billing/Your-Water-and-Wastewater-Rates. For details on infrastructure investments in your community—including upgrades to treatment plants, water mains and service lines—explore its Infrastructure Investment page.

The rate request is the first step in a thorough 11-month ICC review process. The ICC review process offers multiple opportunities for customer involvement. Customers can participate through written comments, attendance at public input hearings scheduled by the ICC, and through consumer advocacy organizations that participate in the proceedings. All rate changes require ICC approval. If approved by the ICC, the company's new rates would take effect in January 2027.

About American Water 
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.  

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

About Illinois American Water
Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, with over 600 dedicated employees working to provide safe, clean and reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.3 million people. American Water also operates a quality control and research laboratory in Belleville.  

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SOURCE American Water